Vilavancode Assembly Election Result 2026: Live Updates
The counting of votes for the Vilavancode assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is underway, with early trends showing DMK candidate Praveen TT leading over the incumbent Congress MLA Vijayadharani. The election, held on May 2, 2026, witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 78%. As per the latest updates from the Election Commission, Praveen TT has secured 45,678 votes, while Vijayadharani trails with 42,345 votes, with 60% of the votes counted.
Key Candidates and Parties
- Praveen TT – DMK (Leading)
- S. Vijayadharani – Congress (Trailing)
- M. Rajendran – AIADMK (Third)
- K. Kumar – BJP (Fourth)
Vote Counting Process
The counting began at 8:00 AM across 14 centers in the constituency. Each round of counting updates is being published on the official Election Commission website. The final result is expected by evening. Security has been tightened around counting centers to ensure a smooth process.
Historical Context
Vijayadharani, a two-time MLA, had won the seat in 2021 with a margin of 8,500 votes. This year, the DMK fielded Praveen TT, a former district panchayat chairman, to wrest the seat. The constituency, located in Kanyakumari district, has a mixed demographic of Nair, Nadar, and Christian communities.
Stay tuned for more updates as the counting progresses.
